KSL Resorts Takes Over Management of Scottsdale's Montelucia Resort & Spa

The 293-room Montelucia Resort & Spa opened in 2008 and is located in Scottsdale, Arizona, set on 35 acres in the foothills of Camelback Mountain. The stunning Andalusian-inspired design, extensive leisure, event and meetings facilities, coupled with the expansive Joya Spa and award-winning Prado restaurant, makes this a perfect addition to the KSL Resorts portfolio, which includes La Costa Resort & Spa, Hotel del Coronado, Beach Village at the Del, Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, Barton Creek Resort & Spa, Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa, and The Homestead.

KSL Resorts has tapped company veteran Matthew Hart to be vice president & managing director for the resort. Hart has been successful in repositioning, streamlining and improving resort operations wherever he's worked. Hart has an impressive resumé that features a 30-year career in hotel and resort management. He spent 12 years with Westin Hotels and Resorts (now Starwood), most notably as the area general manager for the Westin Maui and the Kapalua Bay Hotel. In 1999, Hart was named a partner in MTM Hotels and Resorts, a regional operator of luxury hotels in the Northwest. In 2001, Castle & Cooke Resorts recruited Hart to lead the Resort Division for its Island of Lana'i operation as executive vice president of resorts. In 2005 he joined KSL Resorts as the vice president & general manager of the Grand Wailea Resort & Spa where he oversaw all daily operations of the 40-acre, 780-room resort fronting beautiful Wailea Beach. In his most recent position with KSL, Hart has served as regional director of operations based in Carlsbad, Calif. where he has overseen operations for KSL Resorts' western resorts.

Montelucia is a perfect addition to the KSL Resorts portfolio, sharing many characteristics that make KSL Resorts properties so special. A prime location, impressive spa, extensive facilities for meetings and events, memorable dining options and leisure activities, set on acres of sprawling grounds are all hallmarks of KSL Resorts.

While KSL Resorts now manages the resort, Montelucia will be designated An InterContinental Alliance Resort, a special marketing relationship. The resort will continue to welcome guests of the InterContinental family, including participants of their Priority Club Rewards and Ambassador Programs.

Founded in 1992, KSL Resorts manages eight time-honored resorts with outstanding recreational amenities, including spa, golf, tennis and ski. Each is refined yet unpretentious, rich in legacy, and genuine in service. The KSL Resorts are:

•Hotel del Coronado (San Diego, CA)
•Beach Village at The Del (San Diego, CA)
•La Costa Resort and Spa (Carlsbad, CA)
•Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa (Rancho Mirage, CA)
•Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa (Vail, CO)
•Barton Creek Resort & Spa (Austin, Texas)
•The Homestead (Hot Springs, VA)
•Montelucia Resort & Spa (Scottsdale, AZ)

Hotel Profile: Montelucia Resort & Spa